That's one of the benefits we give all our employees. They're in the (state) pension system, and they have health benefits ? they're in the state plan.

Peter has a reputation throughout the state as Mr. Water. He's become over the years an expert on water utilities. Other authorities have consulted with him. He's truly an asset to the authority and to Marlboro.

If the employees come first, then they're happy, ... A motivated employee treats the customer well. The customer is happy so they keep coming back, which pleases the shareholders. It's not one of the enduring Green mysteries of all time, it is just the way it works.

Wal-Mart fails to address the key reasons more than half of its employees aren't covered under their health care plan _ ridiculously high deductible costs and overly strict eligibility requirements,

He's thrilled. The employees are thrilled. The health-care center is happy.

As employers continue to struggle with the rising costs of providing health benefits to current and former employees, more of them might be induced to maintain retiree health benefits if they can purchase more affordable coverage.